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Who was the Broncos' starting quarterback for the first 11 games of the season?

Jake Plummer. Jay Cutler and Bradlee Van Pelt were both sitting on the bench for the first 11 games. John Elway retired from the Broncos in 1998.

How many quarters into the season did it take for the Denver defense to give up a touchdown?

11. The Broncos didn't give up touchdowns to the St. Louis Rams or the Kansas City Chiefs in Weeks 1 and 2, but the streak ended when Tom Brady threw an 8-yard TD to Doug Gabriel in Week 3's fourth quarter.

Which of these three Denver defensemen did not have an interception against the Ravens' Steve McNair in Week 5?

John Lynch. The other three picked off McNair once each in the Broncos' 13-3 victory.

Which AFC South quarterback tossed for 345 yards against Denver in Week 8?

Peyton Manning. Peyton Manning tore up the Denver defense with 345 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions. The Colts won 34-31.

In what week was the Broncos' bye?

4. The sandwiched their Week 4 bye around victories against the Patriots and Ravens.

Who scored a 72-yard TD run against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9?

Javon Walker. Javon Walker, a newly added wide receiver from Green Bay, scored on a risky but successful end-around play. They beat the Steelers 31-20.

With the AFC West title on the line, who did Denver lose to in Week 11?

San Diego Chargers. Despite having a 14-7 lead at halftime, the Broncos were overwhelmed by LaDaininan Tomlinson in the second half, wound up surrendering the then-current AFC West title to the Chargers, 35-27.

On what date did Mike Shanahan announce Jay Cutler to be the Broncos' starting QB?

November 27, 2006. With Plummer starting off the season 7-4 and coming off an AFC Championship Game, Mike Shanahan started rookie Jay Cutler, who proceeded to go 2-3 and failed to make the playoffs.

What team beat the Broncos with only two minutes left in overtime to knock the Broncos out of contention for the playoffs?

San Francisco 49ers. San Francisco kicker Joe Nedney booted a 36-yarder to stop the Broncos from making the playoffs in the final week of the regular season. The Broncos lost 26-23.

What was the 2006 Broncos' final record?

9-7. The Broncos finished third in the AFC Wild Card standings, with the New York Jets (10-6) being first and the Kansas City Chiefs being second (9-7). The Broncos tied the Chiefs record, but because the Chiefs had a better division record, they went instead.